After 30 years, Big League Chew's bubble hasn't burst

Jul 9, 2010 10:13:00 PM - chicagotribune.com

In 1977, bored minor-leaguers which Chicago-area connections concocted a hit

Thomas Nugent , a shortstop on Wilmette's 11-year-old Broncos traveling team, figures he goes through a pouch a week of shredded gum. He likes the taste and can blow big league-size bubbles without losing focus — with one exception.